Environmental Engineer/Scientist - EHS Compliance & ESG

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. seeks an Environmental Engineer or Scientist to join its EHS Compliance and Performance and Due Diligence Practice in Colorado offices (Lakewood, Greenwood Village, Broomfield, Colorado Springs).

The role focuses on regulatory compliance, performance management, and ESG due diligence, collaborating with seasoned professionals, attorneys, and clients while developing consulting skills for a successful career.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in an EHS consulting environment.
• Experience with EHS regulatory compliance, historical research, and environmental assessment.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing EHS compliance and performance management services, audits and reviews of programs.
• Developing compliance documents and permit applications under major environmental acts.
• Providing litigation and regulatory enforcement support, hazardous waste management.
• Supporting due diligence including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Managing tasks/projects and mentoring junior staff.

Skills

EHS consulting

Regulatory compliance

Environmental assessments

Project management

Fieldwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Professional registration (PE/PG)

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Engineer or Scientist for our environmental, health, and safety (EHS) Compliance and Performance and Due Diligence Practice in our Lakewood, Greenwood Village, Broomfield, or Colorado Springs, Colorado office. The position will dig into the details of EHS regulatory compliance and performance and EHS and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) due diligence, working closely with seasoned EHS and sustainability professionals, attorneys, and clients, while further developing the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well‑being programs to support you and your family.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Providing EHS compliance and performance management services, such as audits and reviews (multi-media) of compliance and performance management programs and development and implementation of EHS management systems;
• Developing compliance documents and permit applications associated with the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning and Community Right‑to‑Know Act (EPCRA), and other regulatory programs;
• Providing litigation and regulatory enforcement support services, including hazardous waste and hazardous materials management;
• Supporting projects involving due diligence including ASTM‑compliant Phase I Environmental Site Assessments;
• Managing tasks or projects, developing business, and mentoring earlier career staff, based on your current level of experience; and
• Driving personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, earth science (geology or hydrology), chemistry, environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required)
• Advanced degree in environmental engineering. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., PE, PG). (preferred)

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in an EHS consulting environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Project experience involving EHS regulatory compliance, historical research, and environmental assessment. (preferred)
• Experience working on demanding, sophisticated, and legally‑sensitive projects. (preferred)
• Detailed regulatory knowledge, especially CAA, CWA, RCRA and EPCRA. (preferred)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Regular fieldwork and overnight travel. (required).
• Health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client‑driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $80,860/year / Maximum Salary: $120,685 /year (Lakewood, Greenwood Village, Broomfield, Colorado Springs, CO)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.